Rodriguez allows unearned run in second Phillies outing

FILE - In this June 16, 2017, file photo, Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez throws during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Detroit. Rodriguez allowed an unearned run and one hit over one inning in his second outing as he bids to win a spot in the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen. Rodriguez, who agreed to a minor league contract in January, walked one and struck out one Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, against the New York Yankees. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)(Photo11: The Associated Press)

A six-time All-Star closer, K-Rod ranks fourth on the career list with 437 saves, including a season-record 62 in 2008 for the Los Angeles Angels. But the 36-year-old right-hander is coming off his worst season in the majors. He had a 7.82 ERA in 28 appearances with Detroit in 2017, when he made his last appearance June 22.

He appears to be imparting his veteran knowledge on a young team.

"I don't think I went to Wal-Mart and bought 900 appearances and 437 saves," an anonymous sign said in Phillies clubhouse Sunday.